Paper1 Flashcards
Where do polymers come from?
Polymers are melted from petroleum oil and made by scientists and engyniers
What are the two main polymer families?
Thermo setting (cant form into shape)
Thermo forming (can form into shape)
What is a pigment?
Colour
What are polymer additives
Chemicals added to the base of the polymer
Why are polymer additives used?
Improve the process of making and make things live longer
what is (HIPS)
High impact polystryene
What is PVC
Polyvinyl chloride
What is PET
Polythlyne terephlate
What is PF
Phenol formaladhyde
What is PP
Polyproplene
What is MF
Melamine Formaldehyde
What is UH
Urea Formaldehyde
What is PMMA
Acrylic
What is coppers composition
Silicon
What is cast irons composition
Iron
What is stainless steel composition
Chorimah